Our Typo Life

Getting an eye exam, dyslexia trauma, and the history of dyslexia | Ep4

Our Typo Life

Show Notes

Jacob and Kathy talk about recently getting eye exams and what that's like as a dyslexic person, where dyslexia trauma comes from, and the history of dyslexia!

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⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Jacob Santhouse is a licensed mental health counselor at ⁠⁠Olive Counseling⁠⁠ who helps individuals with dyslexia and/or ADHD to manage anxiety, depression, and intense emotions while equipping them with strategies tailored to their brain's unique wiring.

Jacob also offers dyslexia coaching at ⁠⁠Blue J Coaching⁠⁠ to support dyslexic individuals in better understanding their dyslexic brain, clarifying their goals, building strategies, and developing skills to navigate specific challenges or achieve personal or professional growth.

Chapters: 00:00 Getting eye exams 13:57 Dyslexic trauma 19:50 Sharing your dyslexia stories 24:13 The history of dyslexia 27:34 Book update 34:26 Using to-do lists ⁠⁠

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